Michigan was the 26th state in the USA; it became a state in 1837. Surrounded by Great Lakes and rich in natural attributes, Michigan's two peninsulas are dotted with 97 state parks, four national and numerous municipal parks. In addition, six state forests plus nature preserves and refuges provide plenty of opportunity for riding through the beautiful Michigan landscapes. See the Great Lakes International Draft Horse Show & Pull the largest draft horse show and competition in North America. With the finest Percherons, Belgians, Shires and Clydesdales: the heavies. The only annual event in the world to simultaneously feature halter classes, hitching, carriage, plowing, pulling and riding. http://directory.localriding.com/%cat_tags%/ en-us The Michigan Reining Horse Association is an affiliate of the National Reining Horse Association and was founded for the purpose of promoting the reining horse in the state of Michigan. It is our aim to advance the sport to a well organized and an equally well conducted event that everyone can enjoy. http://www.mrha.org/ 1.00